PRESIDENT Joe Biden is set to make his long-promised visit to Africa, travelling to Germany and Angola in mid-October, the White House announced on Tuesday. During the 2022 US-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington, Biden committed to visiting the continent within…
IN a significant boost to trade financing in Malawi, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has signed a landmark $100 million Trade Finance Facilitation Facility (AFTRAF) agreement with the National Bank of Malawi (NBM). The deal, the largest of its…
THE expansion of off-grid solar energy systems in underserved and unserved communities across sub-Saharan Africa is set to accelerate following a new partnership between Ignite Power and Securing Energy for Europe (SEFE). Ignite Power, a leading distributed renewable energy provider…
IN today’s rapidly changing digital world, the use of advanced technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, and other IT tools has become essential for strengthening national security. For Nigeria, a country grappling with various security challenges, embracing these technologies is…
SEVERAL former Malian ministers and high-ranking military officials went on trial on Tuesday, accused of embezzling millions of dollars during the controversial purchase of a presidential jet and military equipment in 2014. This high-profile case has become emblematic of…
‘IN an age where digital privacy can be easily compromised by various software without your knowledge, knowing how to protect your PC and private conversations has become an essential skill,’ says Thibeau Maerevoet, CEO of ProxyScrape. While the interconnected nature…
AMADOU Mahtar M’Bow, the first African to lead UNESCO and a prominent advocate for global cultural equality, has died at the age of 103 in Dakar, Senegal. UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, hailed M’Bow as…
A FORMER Nigerian soldier, Ruth Ogunleye, who was dismissed by the military after accusing senior officers of rape and sexual harassment, has released a video condemning her treatment and demanding the public release of the investigation’s findings. Ogunleye first…
ADEMOLA Lookman, Nigeria’s football sensation playing for Italy’s Atalanta, has ignited excitement with his nomination for the prestigious 2024 Ballon d’Or. Lookman, known for his lethal attacking prowess, is the only African footballer nominated for this year’s award, placing…
THE Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has ordered a comprehensive investigation into the alleged bribery and corruption within the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS). The Minister unequivocally condemned the alleged reprehensible behaviour and emphasized that any form of indiscipline, unprofessionalism,…
